M61 Vulcan

The Vulcan already proved that it was capable of intercepting jets in the sky was then mounted onto the body of the ASP M113, granting it mobility. While mounted the Vulcan was capable of two separate rates of fire, the high rate of fire could fire at 3,000 rounds per minute, while the low was capable of firing at 1,000 rounds a minute, both rates of fire had the option of a 10, 30, 60, or a 100-round burst. The M163 had a full 360-degree traverse providing the much needed defense from all angles. Equipped with a range only radar, there was not guidance system to assist the gunner when engaging targets. Able to travel up to 40 mph on land, the M163, could also travel 4 mph through water, proving again its…

In the genre of science fiction, authors and directors create new worlds of fantastic possibilities. Some of these worlds take place in our future, theorizing about things that are to come, while others take us to galaxies far, far away. Regardless of where or when the story takes place, particular conventions are always certain. One such convention is that when a new technology is central to the plot, the technology will cause harm. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan demonstrates this through the…

This article is about the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II with it’s specs. Overview The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a two seater, twin engine, long range supersonic jet interceptor, and fighter bomber. It was originally built for the United States Navy by McDonnell Aircraft. Its first days of service was in 1960 with the U.S. Navy. With its outstanding performance, it was adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force, and by the mid 1960s it had become a major part of their…

Strike Eagle is a multirole strike fighter and the major performer in US Air Force. This aircraft features amazing flying speed and capacity to carry a variety of bombs and missiles. The Strike Eagle is able to conduct air-to-air and air-to-surface missions and it can cope with the most adverse weather conditions. Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon The Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon was originally a part of the US Air Force, but now 26 countries throughout the world own this…

precision firepower. The Spectre can spend long periods flying over their target area at night and in adverse weather. The sensor suite is composed of a television sensor, infrared sensor, and radar. These sensors allow the gunship to visually or electronically identify friendly ground forces and targets in most weather conditions. The AC-130U Spooky II is equipped with the AN/APQ-180, a synthetic aperture radar for long-range target detection and identification. The Gun Ship's navigational…

developments such as laser-guided-bombs that would eventually radically transform the shape of air warfare” (Schlight). The air force had been trying to get the technology such as PAVE NAIL, but it was not until a little after the war in Southeast Asia did precision weapons begin to be common “it was not until the late stages of the war in Southeast Asia that the use of precision weapons became commonplace. A desire for precision delivery had long haunted airmen” (Whitcomb). The F-4 Phantom II…